About Me

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Philosophy at the University of Western Ontario and a member of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy. My doctoral research is supported in part by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canadian Graduate Scholarship Doctoral). My research sits at the intersection of philosophy of mind, epistemology, and artificial intelligence. My public facing scholarship explores the consequences of anthropomorphism in AI design and develop conceptual strategies for using artificial intelligence to advance social and scientific progress. Through my work, I aim to inform responsible AI design, policy, and interdisciplinary approaches to shaping emerging technologies.

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Upcoming Talks

Agency & AI | Lecture 2: Agency in the Wild: Can We Trust Our Instincts?
Part of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy's 2026 Annual Fall Lecture Series

The Rotman Institute of Philosophy's 2026 Fall Lecture Series, "Agency & AI," asks what human agency means as AI systems become part of everyday life. On Thursday, October 8, I will give the series' second lecture, "Agency in the Wild: Can We Trust Our Instincts?"

Abstract: Humans are relentless mind-readers. We see intentions in our pets, personalities in our cars, and minds in chatbots. This talk asks whether that tendency (called anthropomorphism) is purely a liability when we try to assess the agency of modern AI systems, or whether it can also be used to our advantage.

For information please visit: https://rotman.uwo.ca/events/2026-annual-fall-lecture-series-agency-and-ai.html

Areas of Specialization

Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology, Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy of Science

Areas of Competence

AI Ethics, Moral Psychology, Feminist Philosophy, Bioethics (Philosophy of Pain/Chronic Pain)

Skills & Expertise

In addition to my philosophical research, I am experienced in developing educational programming related to understanding and navigating AI’s impact. I have led and scaled several educational initiatives for academics and researchers.

Latest

Awarded the Canadian Graduate Scholarship Doctoral (2025-2028) from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada

Currently Reading

Shea, N. (2024). Concepts at the Interface (1st ed.). Oxford University PressOxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/9780191997167.001.0001

Millhouse, Tyler, Stephen Petersen, and Don Ross, eds. 2026. Dennett’s Real Patterns in Science and Nature. The MIT Press. https://doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/15550.001.0001.

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